Proverbs 21:6; Proverbs 21:13-14; Proverbs 21:17; Proverbs 21:20; Proverbs 21:26

Proverbs 21:6

6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Proverbs 21:13-14

13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Proverbs 21:17

17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.

Proverbs 21:20

20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

Proverbs 21:26

26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.